Organization
Irish Wheelchair Association(IWA)
The Irish Wheelchair Association is Ireland's leading organisation for people with physical disabilities, providing assisted living, respite care, sports, transport, and community services nationwide since 1960. With 2,500 staff operating in every Irish county and 59 community resource centres, it serves over 20,000 members annually.
About
Founded in 1960, the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that works with people with physical disabilities throughout Ireland. It operates across all 32 counties and offers a comprehensive range of services from personal assistance to sports, training, and housing.
What They Do
IWA provides personal assistant services, assisted living, respite care, day services, rehabilitative training, and sports programmes through its nationwide network. Its Assisted Living Service enables people with physical disabilities to live independently at home. IWA Sport supports participation at local and elite levels, and the organisation advocates for accessible transport, housing, and inclusive employment.
Who They Serve
People of all ages with physical disabilities throughout Ireland, from young children and students to working-age adults and older people. IWA also supports families and carers and works with employers to promote inclusive workplaces.
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